The main objective of the Jean Monnet Lifelong Learning Programme is to support the development of European integration studies in third level institutes across the EU. The Jean Monnet Programme - European Module was in operation at IT Tralee between 2003 and 2008. An application for a further five year period will be submitted in 2011. The European Commission intends to give priority to applications that extend the reach of European integration studies to those in society who would not normally come in contact with the European Union. It is hoped that an E.U. module will be developed by I.T. Tralee and offered to civic society groups (e.g primary and secondary school teachers) for whom knowledge of the European Union would be a distinct advantage.
Over the past six years the Jean Monnet Programme has supported and facilitated the study of European integration on academic courses across a broad range of faculties at the Institute of Technology Tralee. It has offered students an opportunity to participate directly in a range of EU sponsored activities as well as fostering debate and critical reflection on the process of European integration,and Ireland’s role within it. The annual E.U Debate has provided an ideal platform locally for discussion and debate within the wider community on issues germane to Ireland’s EU membership . The annual debate will continue to constitute an integral part of the activities of any future Jean Monnet Programme.
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